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21 August 2026, 7:23 pm
Uganda’s parliamentary committee on education benchmarks Kenya’s mod…
By Baker Okello The Kyoga County Member of Parliament and member of Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports Hon. Colline Angwech highlighted several key benefits and insights gained from their benchmarking visit to Kenya asserting that it will help to…
19 August 2026, 7:31 pm
Patriots urged to uphold discipline, integrity and patriotism
By Geoffrey Okwong Seventy-four students of Lagwai Seed Secondary School in Pader District have been urged to uphold discipline, integrity and patriotism after completing a one-week patriotism training programme. The students, mainly Senior One learners, new entrants and active Patriots,…
18 August 2026, 10:49 pm
Amolatar Senior Six student dies of diabetes
By Gerald Odongo A sombre mood has engulfed Amolatar Secondary School following the sudden death of Kawesa Augustin, a Senior Six student who succumbed to diabetes on Tuesday evening. According to family sources, Augustin fell ill on Friday, August 14,…
18 August 2026, 10:16 pm
Over 500 teachers begin marking UCE, UACE mock exams in Lira City
By Hillary Opio Omara Lira City – More than 500 teachers from four regions have begun marking the 2026 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) mock examinations in Lira City. The 10-day marking exercise,…
18 August 2026, 17:06
Lagwai Seed Patriotism Club cleans Pader Main Market ahead of pass-out
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Lagwai Seed Secondary School students have cleaned Pader Main Market as part of a week-long patriotism training. The initiative promotes community service, hygiene and civic responsibility, with leaders calling for collective efforts to maintain cleanliness and…
15 August 2026, 11:22 am
Ebenezer director urges parents to protect children as second term ends
By Sarah Ejang Director of Ebenezer Nursery and Boarding Primary School, Pastor Ojuka Thomas, said the second term has concluded successfully despite a few challenges. He urged parents to take good care of their children and encourage them to pray…
14 August 2026, 5:57 pm
Acholi Regional MDD Meet officially kicks off in Pader
By Geoffrey Okwong The Acholi Regional Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) Meet has officially kicked off in Pader District, bringing together schools from eight districts, Gulu City and a municipality to compete and showcase their talents. The two-day regional competition…
14 August 2026, 3:54 pm
Lira University welcomes over 1,000 new students, promotes skills and leadership
By Isaac Erick Odongo Lira City — Lira University has welcomed more than 1,000 newly admitted students for the 2026/2027 academic year, with university leadership urging them to acquire practical skills and become responsible citizens capable of contributing to the…
14 August 2026, 5:06 am
Namasale Technical School starts July/August national vocational exams
By Alphonce Odur and Sarah Ejang Namasale Technical School, one of Uganda’s pioneer vocational institutions in Amolatar District, has commenced the July/August national vocational examinations administered by the Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB). The school is gaining recognition…
13 August 2026, 10:29 pm
Breaking barriers, building dreams: Nalutaya Sakira’s journey to a PhD
By Paul Kabali At just 27 years old, Nalutaya Sakira is pursuing a PhD — a remarkable academic journey that reflects ambition, resilience and a determination to break barriers. A young Muslim woman, Sakira’s story is not only about pursuing…